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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.15, 373.95 and 127.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.15, 373.95 and 127.49 is: 191.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.15 : 373.95 = 127.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.15/373.95 = 127.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.15x = 373.95 × 127.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.15x = 47,673.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,673.02/249.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.34

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